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Posted by Sara Ann on October 4, 1999, at 18:32:52
Thank you all in advance for thinking about this. I have had chronic/complex PTSD since about 1992. I had major depression secondary to the PTSD. One of the things that caused the PTSD was abuse by a therapist. I have taken medications in the past but have been happily free of them for the last two years. My problem is that in the last two months, I have had cancer return (I am genetically predisposed), I was robbed, a hurricane hit my hometown, I was injured in a motor vehicle accident, and I prevented the suicide of my next door neighbor because I happened to be in the driveway as she was running out onto the highway in front of our homes. I am having flashbacks of lots of different bad scenes from the past, plus nightmares, etc. The worst part is that I feel so fatigued, and I am supposed to be doing exercises at home as part of the recovery from the car accident. I have been able to manage the medical appointments relative to my physical injuries and not much else. I can't imagine ever going back to counseling because of what I suffered before. I have a hard enough time with just the idea of a doctor's office - my blood pressure goes through the roof every time I have to go to a doctor.
So getting back to my original question, what would you all do with this much stress?
Many thanks in advance,
Sara Ann
Posted by Phil on October 4, 1999, at 20:17:41
In reply to What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Sara Ann on October 4, 1999, at 18:32:52
> Thank you all in advance for thinking about this. I have had chronic/complex PTSD since about 1992. I had major depression secondary to the PTSD. One of the things that caused the PTSD was abuse by a therapist. I have taken medications in the past but have been happily free of them for the last two years. My problem is that in the last two months, I have had cancer return (I am genetically predisposed), I was robbed, a hurricane hit my hometown, I was injured in a motor vehicle accident, and I prevented the suicide of my next door neighbor because I happened to be in the driveway as she was running out onto the highway in front of our homes. I am having flashbacks of lots of different bad scenes from the past, plus nightmares, etc. The worst part is that I feel so fatigued, and I am supposed to be doing exercises at home as part of the recovery from the car accident. I have been able to manage the medical appointments relative to my physical injuries and not much else. I can't imagine ever going back to counseling because of what I suffered before. I have a hard enough time with just the idea of a doctor's office - my blood pressure goes through the roof every time I have to go to a doctor.
>
> So getting back to my original question, what would you all do with this much stress?
>
> Many thanks in advance,
>
> Sara Ann>>Sara Ann, Sorry for your troubling circumstances. If it were me, I'd be on my knees every night asking God what he was so pissed off about. After I stopped yelling at him, I'd ask him to guide every step and every thought. When life has really kicked my ass, that's where I go.
Phil
Posted by Noa on October 5, 1999, at 4:24:33
In reply to Re: What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Phil on October 4, 1999, at 20:17:41
Geez. That is a lot of stress.
Have you thought about a therapy group? You might feel safer in a group.
Posted by Noa on October 5, 1999, at 4:25:45
In reply to Re: What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Noa on October 5, 1999, at 4:24:33
Also,
You can call the American Psychological Association or the National Association of Social Workers and ask for referrals to therapists that specialize in treating people who experienced abuse by therapists.
Posted by Sara Ann on October 6, 1999, at 0:16:59
In reply to Re: What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Phil on October 4, 1999, at 20:17:41
> > Thank you all in advance for thinking about this. I have had chronic/complex PTSD since about 1992. I had major depression secondary to the PTSD. One of the things that caused the PTSD was abuse by a therapist. I have taken medications in the past but have been happily free of them for the last two years. My problem is that in the last two months, I have had cancer return (I am genetically predisposed), I was robbed, a hurricane hit my hometown, I was injured in a motor vehicle accident, and I prevented the suicide of my next door neighbor because I happened to be in the driveway as she was running out onto the highway in front of our homes. I am having flashbacks of lots of different bad scenes from the past, plus nightmares, etc. The worst part is that I feel so fatigued, and I am supposed to be doing exercises at home as part of the recovery from the car accident. I have been able to manage the medical appointments relative to my physical injuries and not much else. I can't imagine ever going back to counseling because of what I suffered before. I have a hard enough time with just the idea of a doctor's office - my blood pressure goes through the roof every time I have to go to a doctor.
> >
> > So getting back to my original question, what would you all do with this much stress?
> >
> > Many thanks in advance,
> >
> > Sara Ann
>
> >>Sara Ann, Sorry for your troubling circumstances. If it were me, I'd be on my knees every night asking God what he was so pissed off about. After I stopped yelling at him, I'd ask him to guide every step and every thought. When life has really kicked my ass, that's where I go.
>
> PhilDear Phil,
LOL, it's obvious when this sort of stuff is happening that God is either not all powerful, or not all just, or both. Thanks for your reply.
Sara Ann
Posted by Sara Ann on October 6, 1999, at 0:21:29
In reply to Re: What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Noa on October 5, 1999, at 4:25:45
> Also,
> You can call the American Psychological Association or the National Association of Social Workers and ask for referrals to therapists that specialize in treating people who experienced abuse by therapists.Dear Noa,
Thank you for your replies. I live in Outer Podunk, unfortunately there is no one here who specializes in that sort of thing. But it's otherwise a good idea. My personal opinion is that it is the rare therapist who can manage countertransference well enough to effectively treat someone who is a survivor of therapist abuse. But I know there are a few, I have located one in Canada and another couple in Boston. I think these people should clone themselves so that all who need can have this kind of help (smile). Have a good evening,
Sara Ann
Posted by Phil on October 6, 1999, at 7:22:24
In reply to Re: What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Sara Ann on October 6, 1999, at 0:16:59
> > > Thank you all in advance for thinking about this. I have had chronic/complex PTSD since about 1992. I had major depression secondary to the PTSD. One of the things that caused the PTSD was abuse by a therapist. I have taken medications in the past but have been happily free of them for the last two years. My problem is that in the last two months, I have had cancer return (I am genetically predisposed), I was robbed, a hurricane hit my hometown, I was injured in a motor vehicle accident, and I prevented the suicide of my next door neighbor because I happened to be in the driveway as she was running out onto the highway in front of our homes. I am having flashbacks of lots of different bad scenes from the past, plus nightmares, etc. The worst part is that I feel so fatigued, and I am supposed to be doing exercises at home as part of the recovery from the car accident. I have been able to manage the medical appointments relative to my physical injuries and not much else. I can't imagine ever going back to counseling because of what I suffered before. I have a hard enough time with just the idea of a doctor's office - my blood pressure goes through the roof every time I have to go to a doctor.
> > >
> > > So getting back to my original question, what would you all do with this much stress?
> > >
> > > Many thanks in advance,
> > >
> > > Sara Ann
> >
> > >>Sara Ann, Sorry for your troubling circumstances. If it were me, I'd be on my knees every night asking God what he was so pissed off about. After I stopped yelling at him, I'd ask him to guide every step and every thought. When life has really kicked my ass, that's where I go.
> >
> > Phil
>
> Dear Phil,
>
> LOL, it's obvious when this sort of stuff is happening that God is either not all powerful, or not all just, or both. Thanks for your reply.
>
> Sara AnnSara Ann, God as you understand it. Not Mr. Bible God. Just some spiritual support-like help from others. At least you're laughing. Phil
Posted by Seam on October 6, 1999, at 12:14:26
In reply to What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Sara Ann on October 4, 1999, at 18:32:52
> Thank you all in advance for thinking about this. I have had chronic/complex PTSD since about 1992. I had major depression secondary to the PTSD. One of the things that caused the PTSD was abuse by a therapist. I have taken medications in the past but have been happily free of them for the last two years. My problem is that in the last two months, I have had cancer return (I am genetically predisposed), I was robbed, a hurricane hit my hometown, I was injured in a motor vehicle accident, and I prevented the suicide of my next door neighbor because I happened to be in the driveway as she was running out onto the highway in front of our homes. I am having flashbacks of lots of different bad scenes from the past, plus nightmares, etc. The worst part is that I feel so fatigued, and I am supposed to be doing exercises at home as part of the recovery from the car accident. I have been able to manage the medical appointments relative to my physical injuries and not much else. I can't imagine ever going back to counseling because of what I suffered before. I have a hard enough time with just the idea of a doctor's office - my blood pressure goes through the roof every time I have to go to a doctor.
>
> So getting back to my original question, what would you all do with this much stress?
>
> Many thanks in advance,
>
> Sara AnnMy goodness Sara Ann, this is one of the worst
rough patches I've heard of. It is hard to imagine
all of this stuff happening at once to a person.Basically this stuff sucks. It is unfair, you
don't deserve it, screw the universe for dumping
all that crap on you! Ther first order of the
day is to GET PISSED OFF about it as soon as
possible.Don't take this shit from the universe. If you
need to work with some meds, do it. And don't
be afraid of therapists. You have the ability
to find a good one if you need it. At least hang
out with everybody here.Man, I'm getting all worked up about your cause!
You can survive, you will survive, you will heal,
you will pass through this. Yes, you will. It is
a massive test of the Emergency Sara Ann System...
Get a mantra going in your head along these lines.
It can really help.Wow. Keep it together Sara Ann. You have lots of
people here pulling for you.Sean.
Posted by chy on October 6, 1999, at 15:02:25
In reply to Re: What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Seam on October 6, 1999, at 12:14:26
My life has frequently been this complicated. Friends tease and say I'm Loki's love child. I've learned to just live through it. Not necessarily "one day at a time," but just today. Right now.
The best advice I can give is: Don't get bogged down explaing to well meaning strangers why your stressed, upset, or having trouble this week. Their sympathy is often pity and can greatly reduce your resolve and ability to cope. If pressed I tell people "I come by my paranoia honestly" or "there's a two drink minimum for that story, you buying?"
chy
Posted by Noa on October 6, 1999, at 21:57:40
In reply to Live, posted by chy on October 6, 1999, at 15:02:25
"Emergency Sara Ann System"
LOVE IT
GO SE-AWN! GO SE-AWN!
Posted by Janet on October 8, 1999, at 9:39:20
In reply to Re: Live, posted by Noa on October 6, 1999, at 21:57:40
One thing that comes to mind, is to be able to say to everyone right now who asks you to do something for them ," that won't work for me". No further explaination needed. Also, I'm reading a book right now about adreneline and stress. It really pushes getting lots of sleep every night . Try to relax and calm yourself as much as possible throughout the day. You can get through this . Janet
Posted by Sara Ann on October 9, 1999, at 0:02:15
In reply to Re: What would you all do with this much stress?, posted by Seam on October 6, 1999, at 12:14:26
Dear Seam,
Thanks so much for your support. I really appreciate it.
Sara Ann
Posted by Sara Ann on October 9, 1999, at 0:05:29
In reply to Live, posted by chy on October 6, 1999, at 15:02:25
Dear Chy,
I love the "two drink minimum" line. Thanks so much!
Sara Ann
Posted by Sara Ann on October 9, 1999, at 0:06:53
In reply to Pulling for you, posted by Janet on October 8, 1999, at 9:39:20
Dear Janet,
Thanks so much for your kind post. I really appreciate it.
Sara Ann
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